Top 10 Best 4k TV Under $1000 in 2021 (Reviewed)

Are you in the market for a new TV that has all the bells and whistles that your current TV doesn’t have? Are you sick and tired of watching shows and movies in a grainy effect or without the clarity that you see on other people’s TVs? With some fantastic films and streaming services offering 4K now, you would be mad not to look at these new best 4K TV under $1000 with some great features and why would you not want to watch your favourite film in crisp clear 4K. 

When you watch a 4k TV it is like you are there on the streets of New York fighting along with The Avengers.

You might ask, will I really notice a difference from my old HD ready TV? Or is it worth spending out more for a 4k TV over just a standard TV?

You will be amazed the difference it makes, you can see and feel the colours bursting out of the screen. Trust us, you will be so happy with the performance you will be hosting all those big game nights. 

We have both high budget and low budget TV’s on our review so no matter your budget we have a 4K TV for you from some of the best brands on the market and with some great features that you will wonder how you lived without them.

Here is a list of the TVs’ we have reviewed in this list, for more details on each product scroll down and see what the pros and cons of each TV are so that you can compare them and buy the right one for you. 

Top 10 Best 4k TV Under $1000

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Sony X800G 49 Inch TV

Sony X800G 49 Inch TV

  • Alexa and google assistant compatibility
  • Motion flow XR Technology
  • Android TV, HDR

$$

 Samsung UN50RU7100FXZA

Samsung UN50RU7100FXZA

  • Smart TV
  • 4K UHD, WIFI, Bluetooth,
  • Alexa and Google assistant compatibility

$

Samsung QN43LS03RAFXZA

Samsung QN43LS03RAFXZA

  • Frame bezel
  • QLED, 4K UHD
  • HDMI, Bluetooth, WIFI
  • Alexa and Google assistant compatibility

$$$

Insignia NS-43DF710NA19

Insignia NS-43DF710NA19

  • 4K UHD
  • Built in Amazon fire
  • Alexa voice control built in

$

Hisense 43R7E

Hisense 43R7E

  • HDR, 4K UHD, Roku TV
  • Wi-Fi, 120Hz
  • DTS studio sound
  • Smart phone App

$

Schultz VividEdge

Schultz VividEdge

  • Smart TV with Quad Core Processor
  • Wifi, HDMI 2.0, USB 3.0
  • 4K UHD

$$$

Sceptre (U518CV-UM)

Sceptre (U518CV-UM)

  • MHL
  • MEMC 120
  • 4K UHD
  • million pixels

$$

VIZIO D40u-D1

VIZIO D40u-D1

  • Wi-Fi, 4K UHD
  • 120 Hz, 5 HDMI ports
  • Built in Apps

$$

TCL 65S425

TCL 65S425

  • 4K UHD
  • Built in ROKU
  • Mobile App and WIFI

$$$

Samsung UN65RU7300FXZA

Samsung UN65RU7300FXZA

  • Curved display
  • Smart 4K UHD, Wide viewing angle
  • Alexa and Google assistant compatibility
  • Purcolor

$$$

1. Sony X800G 49 Inch TV  – Best Overall

As we all know Sony are one of the technological pioneers whether it’s the latest personal music player or the best 4K TV under $1000, Sony are always looking to push the boundaries.

Once again, they have with this feature packed 4K TV it has some of the best features on the market, with Sony’s Motion flow XR technology you will be blown away at the refresh rate on high action shows, with it being lifelike.

With the Android TV option allowing you to play your favourite android games on your TV or using the built in chromecast to cast those holiday snaps when friends and family come round is now a breeze with all these features and more built in to the Sony X800G you will wonder how you lived without it.

The Sony is on the higher end of the best 4K TV’s under $1000 but you will not be disappointed with the quality and it is worth every penny

Pros

  • 4K UHD upscaling
  • Motion flow XR for lifelike playback
  • Android TV for apps
  • Google assistant and Alexa built in to control your smart home

Cons

  • Cost , it is on the high end of the scale
  • Only 60Hz refresh rate rather than the highest 120Hz

2.  Samsung UN50RU7100FXZA  – Runner Up

I have voted the Samsung UN50RU7100 as the runner up, as this is an amazing budget TV, you wouldn’t know it was a budget TV with the specification on this 4K TV.

As you can image with a Samsung you get all the great features like Samsungs 4K UHD processor built in, HDR giving you so many different shades, not forgetting Samsung’s Purcolor feature which makes the colour burst out the screen.

Some of the other great features are the built in Bluetooth so you can immerse yourself in the great sound of a Samsung sound bar or connect your Bluetooth headphones and get lost in the latest new releases.

You won’t be disappointed with this fully loaded 4K TV from Samsung with all the bells and whistles.

Pros

  • Samsung Purcolor bringing colours to life
  • HDR Giving more detail on colours
  • 4K UHD Processor
  • Google assistant and Alexa built in to control your smart home

Cons

  • Only 60Hz refresh rate
  • Limited viewing angle
  • Only 3 HDMI ports and 2 USB

3. Samsung QN43LS03RAFXZA  – Best for Style Conscious

The Frame TV from Samsung has been revolutionary giving all the best features of a TV without the bulky eye saw that is a TV on the wall.

With the Samsung Frame 4K TV there are different options on the colour of the bezel around the 4K TV allowing it to look just like a picture frame on the wall.

One of the great features is being able to set the TV as a work of art where you can purchase individual items of subscribe to an ever expanding library of art work.

It has all the great features you would expect from Samsung with the added HDR10+ giving light to the darkest colours this will really bring your room to life while on Art Mode

Pros

  • Separate Bezel colour options
  • HDR10+ for great colours
  • Art Mode allowing the TV to be a piece of art rather than a distraction

Cons

  • Cost , on the high side compared with other 4K TV’s on the market
  • Limited wall mount options
  • The Art library can get expensive

4. Insignia NS-43DF710NA19  – Best for Individuality

The Insignia NS-43DF710NA 4K smart TV packs a puck on the budget end with the difference of having Amazon Fire built in meaning spare HDMI ports for your games console or your Blue ray player.

The added benefit of having the Fire TV Edition you get Alexa built in as standard for Voice control no need for any additional items required using the voice control remote, on to the remote we find some great quick access buttons to take you straight into the action of Netflix or Amazon Prime.

On the whole this 4K TV is great for those who are looking for an all in one which offers Prime Video, Netflix, WIFI connection and more features of a new smart 4K TV on a tight budget.

Pros

  • Built in Amazon Alexa
  • Wi-Fi connection to access smart features
  • Voice control remote with quick access buttons

Cons

  • Limited connections
  • No Bluetooth connection for wireless headphones

5. Hisense 43R7E  – Best for Budget

The Hisense 43R7E 43-inch 4K Ultra HD Roku Smart LED TV HDR (2019) really is a great TV with some great features and at a budget price it is unbelievable how much they have squeezed into this 4K TV with some top end features and great DTS sound to make your shows come alive.

We love the built in Roku player with the simple to use remote complete with preset buttons for quick access to your favourite apps,  along with the Android and iOS remote for your smartphone you will never need to worry where you left the remote.

Also with the Smart phone remote you get the voice search and gives you the option to cast direct to the TV

With built in Wi-Fi connection you can be up and running in no time and with the 120Hz refresh rate that big game will look awesome.

Pros

  • Dual Band WIFI
  • Built in Roku player
  • 120Hz refresh rate

Cons

  • No Bluetooth
  • Additional items required to use Alexa

6. Schultz VividEdge  – Best for Big Budgets

The Schultz VividEdge 4K Smart 55" LED TV (2017 Edition) is  the most expensive 4K TV we have on our list, it is defiantly worth the money if you are looking for a top end product with the most amazing sound quality and advanced colour settings that will blow you away.

The 10W Dolby Digital Plus sound system built in will make you feel like you are in the cinema and with the Quad Core processor this 4K TV will impress all your friends and family as it handles switching between the 14 included apps and hundreds more that are available for this 4K TV with ease.

With the 4 HDMI ports 2 of which are HDMI 2.0 and the 3 USB ports one of which is the latest USB 3.0 standard you will never again have the issue of running out of ports that combined with the built in WIFI connectivity you will not be disappointed with this fantastic 4K TV from Schultz.

Pros

  • Latest connections with the HMDI 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports
  • Dolby Digital Sound
  • Advanced Colour settings from Master Colourist

Cons

  • Price
  • No Bluetooth connection

7. Sceptre (U518CV-UM)  – Best for Connecting with Your Other Devices

The Sceptre 4K 50” TV has a lot going for it, starting with the price range being on the budget end for a 4K TV the ultra slim design makes this great for mounting to a wall.

With the lack of the smart features some may shoot this down as a poor choice but there are some great reasons to buy this 4K TV.

The Sceptre is one of the few 4K TV’s that has the 120Hz refresh rate which is not only great for watching sports but also for the gamers out there, with that there is the added benefit of no smart TV lag that can occur.

The Lack of WIFI and smart features is made up for with the MHL connection which allows you to connect your mobile device direct to the TV and stream directly to the 4K TV set.

What more could you ask for from a budget 4K TV plus with the smart features removed this would be great for the less tech savvy of us out there.

Pros

  • 120Hz refresh rate
  • MHL connection to stream from mobile device
  • 50” 4K Upscaling

Cons

  • Lack of smart functions
  • Limited connectivity

8. VIZIO D40u-D1  – Best for Making Your Friends Jealous

We have some great features on the VIZIO 4K TV with a 6 core processor making the 4K smart TV unbelievably fast couple that with the dual band WIFI you will not know how you lived without this 4K TV for streaming 4K UHD movies and sports.

With a whopping 5 HDMI ports you will be able to plug in your favoured games console and all your other devices and have space for more.

With the 120Hz refresh rate your games will be as smooth as anything; it will feel like you are on the race track.

With a built in full screen app launcher you will never have to worry about what to watch on this 4K TV and with 8 active LED zones the picture can adapt to the different colours across the whole screen you will be impressed with how it handles night and day scenes with ease no more squinting at the TV to try and see what is happening in the dark part of a film.

Pros

  • 6 Core processor
  • 5 HDMI ports
  • 120Hz Refresh rate

Cons

  • Limited to 40” screen
  • No Bluetooth support

9. TCL 65S425  – Best of the Big Screens

Here we have a whopper of a 4K TV at 65” you don’t get much bigger in home TV’s and with some great features.

We have seen some 4K smart Tv’s Teaming up with Amazon and Roku. This is another one teaming up with Roku. 

Having Roku built in to this 4K smart TV it gives you a great feature packed TV with easy to navigate controller options.

We are again seeing 120Hz refresh rate which just enhances any 4K TV to that next level and makes viewing a pleasure.

With 3 HDMI ports you will be able to connect all your essential devices and built in dual band WIFI speed will not be an issue with the TCL 4k TV .

Pros

  • 120Hz refresh rate
  • Built in Roku
  • 65” Screen size

Cons

  • Limited connectivity with 3 HDMI ports
  • Heavy

10. Samsung UN65RU7300FXZA  – Best of the Curved Screens

This is one of the more expensive 4K TV’s on our review but you can’t have a review without a curved TV, and Samsung bring us this gem of a 4K TV with Alexa and Google assistant connectivity, Motion rate 120 and the 4K UHD Processor you will not be disappointed with this 4K TV.

The smooth curve of this TV makes the viewing experience fantastic and with HDR and PurColor built in the image just pops off the screen and into your eyes.

Pros

  • 65” Curved Screen
  • Alexa and Google Assistant Built in

Cons

  • Price
  • Limited HDMI and USB ports
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